iacchus
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- Mar 20, 2010
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So, I see what all the fuss is about now.
The tolerances and build quality are definitely on par. The action is ...technical? Precise? This one is the newer model w/ the caged bearing and updated detent tuning, but not so new as to have the skeletonized blade (I didn't like it with the Mnandi and don't like it on these, each their own).
Perfect tension for flipper tab use or just flicking out w/ a finger. Some lock bar death if you don't have it positioned correctly, but not as bad as CRK used to be, probably because of the wider scales. Regardless, it was real easy to avoid and now I don't notice it at all. The weight doesn't bother me in the least. It's not a heavy knife.
Size wise it carries like a large Seb more than a small, but just a nudge shorter to feel less like a sword in the hand. A sweet spot.
I'm surprisingly happy w/ the whole package. Hell, I might even get an inlay version. If I do that though, I'd go flipper delete. The action is so smooth and responsive it really doesn't need the tab.
Christ, I haven't had the knife for 24hrs yet and am already considering what version I'll buy next. That should say something. (probably just that I'm foolish)
I'll probably put a CRK lanyard stud on it. Thanks Sharp & Fiery for the heads up that those fit.
Now I just need to carry it for a while and put it through the paces. This one is going to get used the same way I'd use a Sebenza, which is as a working knife. I've got no experience w/ RWL-34. Getting to know a new steel is always fun, though.
The tolerances and build quality are definitely on par. The action is ...technical? Precise? This one is the newer model w/ the caged bearing and updated detent tuning, but not so new as to have the skeletonized blade (I didn't like it with the Mnandi and don't like it on these, each their own).
Perfect tension for flipper tab use or just flicking out w/ a finger. Some lock bar death if you don't have it positioned correctly, but not as bad as CRK used to be, probably because of the wider scales. Regardless, it was real easy to avoid and now I don't notice it at all. The weight doesn't bother me in the least. It's not a heavy knife.
Size wise it carries like a large Seb more than a small, but just a nudge shorter to feel less like a sword in the hand. A sweet spot.
I'm surprisingly happy w/ the whole package. Hell, I might even get an inlay version. If I do that though, I'd go flipper delete. The action is so smooth and responsive it really doesn't need the tab.
Christ, I haven't had the knife for 24hrs yet and am already considering what version I'll buy next. That should say something. (probably just that I'm foolish)
I'll probably put a CRK lanyard stud on it. Thanks Sharp & Fiery for the heads up that those fit.
Now I just need to carry it for a while and put it through the paces. This one is going to get used the same way I'd use a Sebenza, which is as a working knife. I've got no experience w/ RWL-34. Getting to know a new steel is always fun, though.